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Saturday 5 December 2020
Jurgen Klopp has written the foreword for the memoir.
Sean Cox’s family have also said the Meath man ‘couldn’t be happier’ with the victory.
‘At a time when staying at home takes on new meaning for all of us, its clear that there is no other place that Sean would rather be,’ said his wife Martina.
The Meath man was left with serious brain injuries following an unprovoked assault in May 2018.
Seán Cox made an emotional return to Anfield yesterday, where he met Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp.
The Reds manager is hoping to meet the Irishman before Sunday’s game against Manchester City.
The 54-year-old father-of-three will attend a Liverpool game at Anfield in October.
The fundraiser saw a Liverpool Legends XI take on an Ireland XI at the Aviva Stadium back in April.
The life-long Reds fan was discharged from hospital to watch the match with family, and joined them in a chorus of You’ll Never Walk Alone at full-time.
Liverpool and Ireland legends paid tribute to the injured fan at the Aviva Stadium last night.
Robbie Keane, Ronnie Whelan and Steve McManaman were among the stellar names to feature
Former Ireland and Liverpool defender Phil Babb will be in action during the Seán Cox fundraiser game this evening in Dublin.
Ian Rush is looking forward to tomorrow’s fundraiser between Liverpool Legends and Ireland Legends in aid of Seán Cox.
The injured Liverpool fan has a special message for supporters ahead of tomorrow night’s charity match at the Aviva Stadium.
A Republic of Ireland XI will take on Liverpool Legends at Aviva Stadium on Friday.
Mick McCarthy will manage the Irish side.
Simone Mastrelli (30) was charged with two counts in connection with the assault of Seán Cox.
Former Reds midfielder Jason McAteer was in Dublin to launch next month’s fundraiser at the Aviva Stadium.
Tickets for next month’s fundraiser at the Aviva Stadium go on sale on 14 February.
The Italian man was extradited to England yesterday.
Former footballing greats are set to line out in Dublin on 12 April.
The 53 year-old Liverpool fan was injured after being attacked outside the club’s ground in April.
The rival counties united to raise funds for Sean Cox, who was attacked before a Liverpool game in April.
Club chairman Fergus McNulty says the Cox family has been ‘very strong’ since the 53-year-old father was attacked.
The fundraiser will be played at Pairc Tailteann on 16 December.
The 53-year-old father of three was left in a coma after being attacked outside Anfield in April.
The Everton defender said ‘rivalries go out the window’ after making a sizeable donation to help the injured Liverpool fan.
A lovely idea for a worthy cause.
Supporters gave generously ahead of Liverpool’s Premier League clash against Cardiff City last weekend.
The 53-year-old received life-changing injuries after being assaulted before a Champions League ,match earlier this year.
The Premier League club is holding bucket collections in and around the stadium on Saturday.
The 1988 All-Ireland final saw Meath defeat Cork after a replay.
Cox sustained life-changing injuries in the incident.
21-year-old Filippo Lombardi has been charged with inflicting grievous bodily harm on the 53-year-old Irishman.
Dunboyne’s juniors won the Meath county title a fortnight ago while the seniors contest today’s final.
Cox was attacked by Italian fans before the club’s Champions League semi-final against on 24 April.
Daniel Sciusco was jailed for two and a half years.
Sean Cox suffered serious head injuries and is still in hospital.
Cox family “overwhelmed and humbled” by the support they have received since attack.
After the serious assault on Sean Cox, we spoke to members of the Liverpool fan community in Ireland about the reaction to it.
THIS WEEKEND MARKS the first Saturday and Sunday since six weeks of Level 5 restrictions across the country ended on 1 December.
Many will use the occasion to socialise and see people whom they haven’t been able to meet since October, particularly after the re-opening of pubs and restaurants yesterday.
Others have already used the days since the return to Level 3 on Tuesday to meet people.
However, public health officials are still urging the public to limit their social contacts in order to prevent another rise in cases over the festive period.
Today we’re asking: Has your number of social contacts increased since the end of Level 5 restrictions?
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